Doeren names Brisett starter, before the first bowl game is played

Breaking News: The Washington Redskins have named RGIII the starter for next season after a 3-10 record, 16 tds, 12 ints and a qbr of 40. WOW!

— Posted by packalum10

What??? You mean they didn&#039;t even wait until the season was over so Cousins could try to play for the spot in the pre-season???? Say it isn&#039;t so!!!!! What a travesty!!!! Call up sportsack so he can let them know the error of their ways!

Where did I say anything about this making me feel one way or the other?? I'm simply helping out my misguided friend, doser, in understanding that (a) Florida was no "poor team" when Brissett was there and that, as Tyler Murphy proved, (b) being stuck behind Driskel on the depth chart doesn't say anything about you as a player.

And regarding the stats you posted for Brissett at Florida, those are inaccurate. They're merely his stats from freshman year. Here are the complete stats for his career at Florida though...

41/74 (55.4%) 455 yds3 tds vs 4 ints109.6 passer rating

Although not great, his numbers aren't terrible either - especially when you consider that over half of those attempts (47) were against #1 LSU, #24 Auburn, and Florida State. None of that matters, however, as I don't see him facing many SEC caliber defenses in the ACC. But while we're looking at statistics, lets take a look at Ryan Mallett's stats during his time at Michigan (before leaving for Arkansas and, later, the NFL).

61/141 (43.3%)892 yds7 tds vs 5 ints105.7 passer rating

Kinda looks similar to another QB we've been talking about, doesn't it?
:)

Where did I say anything about this making me feel one way or the other?? I'm simply helping out my misguided friend, doser, in understanding that (a) Florida was no "poor team" when Brissett was there and that, as Tyler Murphy proved, (b) being stuck behind Driskel on the depth chart doesn't say anything about you as a player.

And regarding the stats you posted for Brissett at Florida, those are inaccurate. They're merely his stats from freshman year. Here are the complete stats for his career at Florida though...

41/74 (55.4%) 455 yds3 tds vs 4 ints109.6 passer rating

Although not great, his numbers aren't terrible either - especially when you consider that over half of those attempts (47) were against #1 LSU, #24 Auburn, and Florida State. None of that matters, however, as I don't see him facing many SEC caliber defenses in the ACC. But while we're looking at statistics, lets take a look at Ryan Mallett's stats during his time at Michigan (before leaving for Arkansas and, later, the NFL).

61/141 (43.3%)892 yds7 tds vs 5 ints105.7 passer rating

Kinda looks similar to another QB we've been talking about, doesn't it?
:)

Where did I say anything about this making me feel one way or the other?? I'm simply helping out my misguided friend, doser, in understanding that (a) Florida was no "poor team" when Brissett was there and that, as Tyler Murphy proved, (b) being stuck behind Driskel on the depth chart doesn't say anything about you as a player.

And regarding the stats you posted for Brissett at Florida, those are inaccurate. They're merely his stats from freshman year. Here are the complete stats for his career at Florida though...

41/74 (55.4%) 455 yds3 tds vs 4 ints109.6 passer rating

Although not great, his numbers aren't terrible either - especially when you consider that over half of those attempts (47) were against #1 LSU, #24 Auburn, and Florida State. None of that matters, however, as I don't see him facing many SEC caliber defenses in the ACC. But while we're looking at statistics, lets take a look at Ryan Mallett's stats during his time at Michigan (before leaving for Arkansas and, later, the NFL).

61/141 (43.3%)892 yds7 tds vs 5 ints105.7 passer rating

Kinda looks similar to another QB we've been talking about, doesn't it?
:)

Where did I say anything about this making me feel one way or the other?? I&#039;m simply helping out my misguided friend, doser, in understanding that (a) Florida was no &quot;poor team&quot; when Brissett was there and that, as Tyler Murphy proved, (b) being stuck behind Driskel on the depth chart doesn&#039;t say anything about you as a player.

And regarding the stats you posted for Brissett at Florida, those are inaccurate. They&#039;re merely his stats from freshman year. Here are the complete stats for his career at Florida though...

41/74 (55.4%) 455 yds3 tds vs 4 ints109.6 passer rating

Although not great, his numbers aren&#039;t terrible either - especially when you consider that over half of those attempts (47) were against #1 LSU, #24 Auburn, and Florida State. None of that matters, however, as I don&#039;t see him facing many SEC caliber defenses in the ACC. But while we&#039;re looking at statistics, lets take a look at Ryan Mallett&#039;s stats during his time at Michigan (before leaving for Arkansas and, later, the NFL).

61/141 (43.3%)892 yds7 tds vs 5 ints105.7 passer rating

Kinda looks similar to another QB we&#039;ve been talking about, doesn&#039;t it?

So comparing what Brissett did at Fl to what happened this year makes to Murphy - if he WAS given the chance he might have done the same???

These are Brissett&#039;s numbers vs BCS teams. The poor kid is being labeled as the savior and when he comes in and is average he will suffer the same wrath that Mitchell did. Doeren could control this situation and will probably lose his job because he isn&#039;t

18/39 (46.2%)206 yards2 tds vs. 4 ints86.9 passer rating

And he has run for a grand total of 3 yards on 20 carries in 2 years vs. all competition.

Smitty sorry to burst your bubble but I am a State Football Season ticket holder with life time rights (4 tickets and a parking pass) I knew the Florida transfer had to sit out last year. My point was if he was so good why didn't the staff at Florida see him as the starter on such a poor team before he was given his release, I would bet they knew he was not talented enough to compete for the job. Much like Mitchell before him an SEC Cast off, Brisett is not going to be a savior. Lucky if State has a winning record next year. Will probably lose to Ga. Southern in their 1st game same team that beat Fl. last year.

— Posted by doser

Such a poor team? Do you read what you post? The team Brissett was on went to the Sugar Bowl and ended the season with 11 wins and ranked #3 in the nation.

And the fact that Jacoby didn&#039;t play over Driskel doesn&#039;t say much about him as a player at all. More to the point - look at what happened with Tyler Murphy this season. The staff at Florida didn&#039;t see him as a starter either (third string actually, behind Brissett) but when he came in for the injured Driskel he lit it up and left the fans wondering why he hadn&#039;t been starting the whole time. Sounds more and more like Muschamp and his OC just have no idea what they&#039;re doing - probably why one of them isn&#039;t there anymore and the other is on his way out.

Smitty sorry to burst your bubble but I am a State Football Season ticket holder with life time rights (4 tickets and a parking pass) I knew the Florida transfer had to sit out last year. My point was if he was so good why didn't the staff at Florida see him as the starter on such a poor team before he was given his release, I would bet they knew he was not talented enough to compete for the job. Much like Mitchell before him an SEC Cast off, Brisett is not going to be a savior. Lucky if State has a winning record next year. Will probably lose to Ga. Southern in their 1st game same team that beat Fl. last year.

Smitty sorry to burst your bubble but I am a State Football Season ticket holder with life time rights (4 tickets and a parking pass) I knew the Florida transfer had to sit out last year. My point was if he was so good why didn&#039;t the staff at Florida see him as the starter on such a poor team before he was given his release, I would bet they knew he was not talented enough to compete for the job. Much like Mitchell before him an SEC Cast off, Brisett is not going to be a savior. Lucky if State has a winning record next year. Will probably lose to Ga. Southern in their 1st game same team that beat Fl. last year.

This is news? Dinich is first, a UNC fan, so like the author of the thread it probably is news. Everyone talked highly of Brissett when he came here within NCSU. His leadership was demonstrated all year. Why would you name Pete Thomas the QB? Again, much ado about nothing. Meanwhile, UNC will be facing a transfer soon. Doubt Williams and Henderson, Pressley and Mitch will all be happy.

And? Doeren obviously has a better handle on who has what skill set than you do. And who's really his competition? Pete Thomas? He threw 4 touchdowns and 9 interceptions in 9 games. You're telling me he's going to miraculously turn into starter material?

Another failed troll thread by sportsack/hansbrough.

— Posted by KT doesnt want to meet you

I am telling you that spring practice is for competition for the starting jobs, not December before a bowl game has been played. What do you think all the QB's on State's roster think about this - we know what Stocker did. Doeren is digging himself deeper by doing more dumb stuff.

— Posted by sportznutV2.1

LOL...

It was very clear that the best QB on the State roster after last Spring Practice was Brissett so it is no surprise that he is currently the best QB on the roster.

The reason Doeren went out and got Mitchell for this year was because he recognized tha tnone of the current eligible QBs were suited to run his offense. Brissett is and has been in the system for a full year. He should clearly show why he was named starter at Spring Practice...don&#039;t you worry.

PS: State&#039;s season is officially over, so what difference does it matter that this announcement was made before any bowl games were played? You seem to be stretching to find stuff to complain about...

It's not stated explicitly in the blog this thread links to, but it would appear that Doeren was responding to questions by a reporter during an exclusive interview. It's not as if he called a press conference to make an announcement. Given the poor play at the QB position this year, it's not surprising the subject of who will lead the Pack next year came up.

I doubt what he said comes as a surprise to returning players. First, it's probably obvious to them, and second he likely told them before talking to Dinich. While the team isn't allowed to hold formal practices until spring, there is surely an expectation that receivers will work out with QBs on their own before that. And if you are trying to work on timing and chemistry, it sure helps to know who is going to be throwing the ball to you the most in spring practice. Doeren just made sure there was no ambiguity on that score.

— Posted by Ken D.

Yes, but, according to sportsack that&#039;s the worst thing that a college coach could ever do! Clearing up ambiguity is a bad thing!

It&#039;s not stated explicitly in the blog this thread links to, but it would appear that Doeren was responding to questions by a reporter during an exclusive interview. It&#039;s not as if he called a press conference to make an announcement. Given the poor play at the QB position this year, it&#039;s not surprising the subject of who will lead the Pack next year came up.

I doubt what he said comes as a surprise to returning players. First, it&#039;s probably obvious to them, and second he likely told them before talking to Dinich. While the team isn&#039;t allowed to hold formal practices until spring, there is surely an expectation that receivers will work out with QBs on their own before that. And if you are trying to work on timing and chemistry, it sure helps to know who is going to be throwing the ball to you the most in spring practice. Doeren just made sure there was no ambiguity on that score.